Unicycle Manual
Unicycle Manual
Unicycle Manual
Please read this manual thoroughly and save it for future reference. If you have any doubts about your ability to assemble or adjust your unicycle, please contact your local bicycle dealer for assistance. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE ASSEMBLY: Unicycles have a front, back, left and right. It is important to know this to ensure that the saddle and pedals are installed correctly. FRONT The fork is slotted where the seat post is inserted. This slot is on the back. The UNISTAR decal on the BACK tube is on the front. Align the saddle so that the narrow end or the handle RIGHT (depending on the model) is pointed forwards. Make LEFT sure the seat post is tight in the fork, as this is crucial in controlling and steering your unicycle. Cranks and pedals are marked left and right; with a L and R stamped in to them. Make sure the cranks are on the appropriate sides. The pedals can only be installed in their respective cranks arms. The right pedal tightens clockwise and the left pedal tightens L=LEFT counter-clockwise. R=RIGHT The pedals must be tight in the cranks! This helps to prevent the pedals from loosening R=RIGHT L=LEFT during riding. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE RIDING: Always wear a helmet when riding your unicycle. We also recommend knee pads, elbow pads, and wrist guards, especially if you are new to unicycle riding. Make sure all parts are tight and adjusted properly and that the tire is inflated to the recommended pressure. NEVER ride any unicycle if any parts seem loose, cracked, broken or out of adjustment. And when riding, please avoid traffic and busy areas. Never ride beyond your ability. Take responsibility for your actions. You are encouraged to ask your local bicycle retailer about unicycling. There are also a number of unicycle-related resources available on the Internet, including clubs and instructional materials.
Unistar Fork
TOOLS: You will need these tools to assemble your Unistar. ** Note: 10mm
wrench not needed for CX, LX or DX.
ASSEMBLING YOUR CX, DX & LX UNISTAR: 1. Determine the front, back, right and left of the unicycle and the wheel. Set the wheel into the bearing cradles. Place the A] Place Wheel in bearing caps [A] in place and tighten the bolts to 45 inch Bearing Cradle and place on Caps. pounds [B]. Do not over tighten [C]. Spin the wheel and check D2] The right pedal tightens clockwise. the spokes. Adjust if needed. 2. Apply a small amount of grease to the pedal threads. Thread the pedals into their corresponding crank arms [D1] = L-pedal to L-crank. [D2] = Rpedal to R-crank. Tighten securely w/ a 15mm wrench. This is also a good time to check the crank arms and tighten them if necessary.
C] Tighten Caps.
3. Slide seatclamp on top of fork [F]. Apply a thin film of grease to the seatpost and insert it into the fork [G]. Using the 5mm allen wrench, tighten the seatpost clamp so that the seatpost does not twist in the fork [H]. Also check that the G] Insert seat/post. bolts holding the seat onto the post are secure, as well as the bolts on the handle. 4. Make sure the tire bead is seated evenly on the rim. Inflate the tire to the recommended pressure that is printed on the sidewall of the tire.
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H] Tighten seatclamp.
TX
Wheel w/28t gear & tire
PARTS: Your TX Unicycle Box should include all of the parts listed on the DX,LX and CX - as well as these additional pieces. TOOLS: You will need the same tools listed on the previous page to assemble your Unistar TX.
Chain Adjusters
ASSEMBLING YOUR TX UNISTAR: 1. Determine the front, back, right and left of the unicycle. (**The sprocket is on the right.) 2. Take the axle nuts off the wheel and install the Chain Adjusters [A]. Then thread the axle bolts back on. 3. Slide the wheel into the drop A] Attach chain adjusters to axle. outs loosely [B] and set Chain adjusters on to fork dropouts [C]. Do not fully tighten yet. 4. Place the chain around both sprockets. 5. Now, tighten up the chain adjusters on each side using the 10mm wrench. Be sure to keep the wheel centered inside fork. NOTE: Check chain tension. Chain may deflect 1/2 when squeezed firmly. B] Place wheel in fork slots loosely. 7. Now, firmly tighten axle nuts. 8. Apply a small amount of grease to the pedal threads. Thread the pedals into their corresponding crank arms [D-1=L-pedal to L-crank. D-2=R-pedal to Rcrank]. Tighten securely w/ a 15mm wrench. 9. Slide QR seatclamp on top of C] Set Chain fork [K]. Apply a thin film of Adjusters in to grease to the seatpost and insert dropouts, like so. seatpost/saddle into the fork [G]. Tighten the seatpost clamp with your hand so that the seatpost does not twist in the fork, and lock-in. 10. Make sure the tire bead is seated evenly on the rim. Inflate the tire to the recommended pressure that is printed on the E] Put chain on. sidewall of the tire.
I] Tighten chain adjusters to pull chain tight. Be sure to keep wheel centered (below).
J] Now tighten axle nuts. Then, attach correct pedals on to correct cranks arms. ** Read directions for specifics.
LX
DX
TX
CX
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